For 1973 the only S mint marked coin is indeed a proof for that year. Only memorial cents had mint state issues from SanFransisco.
Bit of wear on abe's cheek, wear on the steps in the middle, black spot on reverse, looks like maybe dirt? dust? mostly visible on obverse. At...
Technically it's not about filled or clear with the 81-S types. The 79 types were filled or clear but the 81's it has more to do with the shape of...
Actually I discovered it by accident experimenting with removal of g/vg common dates with verdigris. If you dip the coin in vinegar and then rub...
I have Sacagawea's that the manganese brass outer layer has gone brown like a copper cent and one went a red-ish color. I've had Susan B. Anthony...
My take would be a chip would be where a small part of the coin fell away due to the dies striking the coin perhaps the wrong way or minor...
I'm thinking keep it in the flip and protect it from the environment in a safe for coins envelope or something made from #5 plastic if it will...
They are from a price stand point especially now with gold and silver as high as they are. IMO Morgan dollars are the most sought after and...
After doing some internet research on www.coindatabase.com/coin_spain_sort.php?pais=0&ano=1714 you very well may have a fake or real Mexican 8...
Can't be an actual Atocha. The Atocha sank off the florida keys in a hurricane in Sept. of 1622. All Atocha 8 reales or pieces of 8 are first off...
Easiest way to tell is like Johnvan said look for the date tops to be even with each other also look at the 9 it's called a fishhook nine where...
Even worse if the fact that it's a 1883S which has some issues. Of course they wanted this coin to look MS just a 60 grade alone puts it at $500,...
I would say crack it out just ensure objectivity and not get a grader that will just keep the grade and change the slab. Especially if you feel it...
April is good to know I think that's something that overdue as I've seen people go overboard with premium just for that CAC sticker especially on...
If it doesn't apply to packages across the border fine but only problem is we, original poster, or anyone knows when the coin came out if it was...
I buy the CDN update packs for around $14 4 times a year once a quarter. I find that with the exception of silver and gold the prices don't change...
I agree apmex is probably the safer bet. There are some (please note the following are unsubstantiated, internet heresay) reviews and sites that...
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